Senior Software Build & Release Engineer (Full Stack/Embedded)

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the United States is seeking a seasoned Build & Release Engineer to design a unified, Bazel-centric build ecosystem spanning embedded firmware and cloud services. You will architect hermetic pipelines, manage cross-compilation toolchains, and automate containerized CI/CD workflows.

The role emphasizes monorepo discipline and secure OTA image release. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in build/release, strong Bazel expertise, and deep knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in build/release engineering, DevOps, or SRE.
• Expert-level proficiency in Bazel.
• Experience with CMake/Ninja for firmware and build tools like Gradle/Maven/Go Modules for services.
• Deep knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or Go).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a single, integrated Bazel-centric build system for firmware, services, and cloud workloads.
• Ensure hermetic, reproducible pipelines across dev, CI, and hardware.
• Manage cross-compilation toolchains for embedded targets and cloud runtimes.
• Design scalable, containerized CI/CD pipelines with tests and HIL.
• Automate containerization and deployment of microservices (Kubernetes/Docker).
• Define release lifecycle and generate secure images for OTA and cloud.
• Oversee monorepo structure and dependencies across firmware, middleware, and cloud.

Skills

7+ years experience in build/release/S

Bazel

CMake/Ninja

Gradle/Maven/Go Modules

Python/Bash/Go

Scripting automation

Embedded/Cloud experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Bazel

CMake

Ninja

Gradle

Maven

Go Modules

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Helm

Python

Bash

Go

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Unified Build Ecosystem: Design and maintain a single, integrated build system (Bazel-centric) that orchestrates the building, testing, and packaging of a variety of codebases, including C/C++ firmware, Go/Java/Python microservices, and containerized cloud workloads.
• Hermetic & Reproducible Pipelines: Eliminate environment-specific failures by implementing hermetic build practices. Ensure that any developer, build agent, or CI environment generates identical binary artifacts from the same source revision.
• Toolchain & Dependency Management: Manage complex cross-compilation toolchains for embedded targets (ARM, RISC‑V) and standardized runtime environments for cloud services (Docker/OCI images).
• CI/CD at Scale: Design and scale highly concurrent containerized CI/CD pipelines. Integrate unit tests, integration tests, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations into a unified "Push on Green" workflow.
• Cloud & Microservices Orchestration: Automate the containerization of cloud software (Kubernetes/Docker). Manage versioning and deployment strategies for microservices that handle network orchestration, telemetry ingestion, and satellite constellation management.
• Release Engineering & OTA: Define the release lifecycle for multi‑target deployments. Automate the generation of signed, secure, and verifiable images for hardware assets (OTA) and container images for cloud clusters.
• Mono‑Repo Strategy: Manage the technical structure and dependency graph of our monorepo, ensuring clear boundaries between firmware, middleware, and cloud service code while maintaining high velocity.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in build/release engineering, DevOps, or SRE, with a focus on both embedded/firmware and distributed cloud services. Expert-level proficiency in Bazel (required); extensive experience with CMake/Ninja for firmware and build tools like Gradle/Maven/Go Modules for services. Deep knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm). Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or Go).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing monorepos at scale. Proficiency in embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot) and its integration with cloud‑native deployment patterns. Experience with secure software supply chain practices: code signing, SBOM generation, and automated vulnerability scanning in pipelines. Familiarity with IaC (Terraform, Ansible) and public cloud environments (AWS/Azure) to support large‑scale microservice deployments. Background in real‑time or safety‑critical software release cycles, where firmware/software synchronization is vital to network stability.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

For all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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